Thanks very much, Bob.  Should I look for you during SKN tonight?

73,
matt

On Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:53:20 -0800, you wrote:

>Hi Matt,
>
>The 35dB excess noise is in reference to  a 50 ohm resistor at room
>temperature.  The power is a function of bandwidth.  If the bandwidth is
>500 Hz, that is -174dBm.
>
>Here is the MAR1 data sheet
>
>http://www.minicircuits.com/pdfs/MAR-1+.pdf
>
>73 and Happy New Year,
>
>Bob, N6CM
>
>
>
>On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 2:33 PM, Matt Zilmer <mzil...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Couple of questions on the N-gen:
>>
>> 1. The instruction sheet gives "35 dB" of Excess Noise Output.  Is
>> this referenced to -174 dBm or some other?
>>
>> I'm seeing S0 on a KX3 with the switch OFF, and S5-6 with the switch
>> on.  Seems usable.  I have S5 at -97 dBm, S6 at -91 dBm.  So the
>> reference level is around -132 to -126 dBm, if I read this spec
>> correctly.
>>
>> 2. Can someone reference a data sheet for the MAR-1 MMIC?  I'm going
>> to search for it, but thought someone might have it around.
>>
>> The N-gen makes a nice 30 minute build, and is fun.  Parents are still
>> giving me kits even though I'm 55 y/o - because they want to watch me
>> build them - yes, right on the spot in their living room in Tucson.
>>
>> I restrained meself until we got back to SoCal and I had my wrist
>> strap on.
>>
>> Happy New Year to All.
>>
>> 73,
>> matt W6NIA
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